You Have Just Assumed Management Responsibility Over an Older Network

question 65

Multiple Choice

You have just assumed management responsibility over an older network consisting of passive hubs and some layer 2 switches. The network is experiencing massive slow downs on an irregular basis. Which of the following is the MOST effective immediate solution to the problem?

• A) Purchase and install layer 3 switching equipment.
• B) Purchase and install a software based gateway.
• C) Add bridges at key points in the network.
• D) Segment your network into smaller domains.

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